Three Olympic-medal metals in one watch.
Right at the end of the year 1938, Omega began producing one of their most famous movements: the 30T2. Developed by Henry Kneuss (Henri Gerber's assistant at Omega), this manually wound movement was manufactured up until 1963. Over 3 million of these movements with various adaptations were made over this period.
The 30-millimeter 30T2 laid the foundation for all of Omega's subsequent hand-wound calibers. That includes the Co-Axial Master Chronometer 8926, which is housed in the new Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition. This movement with a 72-hour power reserve has also been used in the De Ville Trésor Master Chronometer and CK 859.
The 1930s heralded another important milestone for Omega: in 1932, the company became the first Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The 1930s heralded another important milestone for Omega: in 1932, the company became the first Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games.
Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition
And 92 years on, the brand has drawn inspiration from a 1939 model for this year's Olympic Games in Paris to present the Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition full of nods to the past while simultaneously incorporating modern technologies.
To house the movement equipped with co-axial escapement capable of withstanding magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss, the watch has been given a case made of the exclusive Omega Bronze Gold alloy (50% copper and 37,5% gold).
Another essential Olympic metal — silver — has been used for the dial decorated with the Clous de Paris pattern in the center. The brand's name is complemented by a vintage logo, which also appears on the winding crown and strap.
By the way, Omega has also used another proprietary alloy on the hands — rose-gold Sedna — coated in Bronze Gold PVD. The engraving in the center is encircled by two retro railroad-style tracks. The caseback is configured in the same style as other Olympic models by Omega.
Don't forget, the company has also prepared the Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024 and the Seamaster Diver 300M "Paris 2024" Special Edition for the Games in France. You can find the Paris 2024 logo on all of their casebacks, which combines both the Olympic flame and Marianne — the national personification of the French Republic.